City of Sunderland CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Autumn Term 2026

The semester, explained for City of Sunderland College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Term 2027
  3. Summer Term 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

C

Canny
A versatile local North East term used by students meaning 'good', 'nice', or 'very'.
City Bistro
The college's award-winning commercial training restaurant located at the City Campus.

E

EPNE
Education Partnership North East, the multi-college group that Sunderland College belongs to.

H

Haway
A common local expression meaning 'come on' or 'let's go', frequently heard around campus.

M

Mackem
A person from Sunderland or the local dialect spoken by many students and staff.
Marra
A local slang term for a friend or mate.

S

SU
The Students' Union, responsible for student representation and societies.

T

The Ref
Common student shorthand for the campus refectory or main canteen area.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Arts Academy
The specialized building at Bede Campus housing creative arts, music, and performance spaces.
Bede
The Bede Campus located on Durham Road, focusing on A-Levels and academic pathways.
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Bede Campus Refectory
City
The City Campus located in the city centre, focusing on technical and vocational subjects.
city_bistro
City Bistro
city_deli
City Deli
Connect
The college's travel scheme providing free or subsidized bus travel for students across the region.
Connect Card
The physical or digital ID card used to access the free bus travel scheme.
hicsa_caf
HICSA Café
Moodle
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where students access course materials and assignments.
ProPortal
The online student platform used to check attendance, grades, and progress reports.
Sports Academy
The dedicated sports facility at the Bede Campus.
Washington
The Washington Campus located at Stone Cellar Road, focusing on vocational and technical courses.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Sunderland for City of Sunderland College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Sunderland.

Timezone

Europe/London

Student Population

14,700

City Transportation

Public Transit

Tyne and Wear Metro, Stagecoach North East bus services, Go North East bus services

Nearest Airports

Newcastle International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Temperate oceanic

Avg Annual Temp

49.1°F

Avg Snowfall

8.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Bede Campus Parking

surface_lot • Good

Includes shelters for secure bike storage.

Station Car Park (Holmeside)

surface_lot • Limited

Nearby public parking for City Campus.

The Bridges Multi-storey

garage • Good

Nearby public parking for City Campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from City of Sunderland College

Students Secure Jobs at Sheepfolds Restaurant

Sunderland College students have secured full-time employment at the new Sheepfolds restaurant following successful placements.

Sep 1, 2026

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Sunderland College celebrate outstanding results

Students are celebrating outstanding results after receiving their A-Level, T Level, and technical qualification results.

Aug 13, 2026

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Safe to Say initiative active for reporting bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

Safe to Say initiative active for reporting bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at City of Sunderland College

Sunderland Business Festival: Thinkforward Innovation in Action

October 14, 2026

Bede Campus

An inspiring and interactive morning bringing people, ideas, and businesses together to explore industry challenges, featuring performances and contributions from Sunderland College students.

Sunderland College Open Event - City Campus

October 15, 2026

City Campus, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX

An opportunity for prospective students to explore the City Campus, meet lecturers, and learn about school leaver, adult, and higher education courses.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at City of Sunderland College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Panns Bank

Room types: dormer height, loft style, standard room, standard river view, premium dormer height, premium loft style, premium standard, premium standard river view, premium ensuite – standard, premium ensuite – large, family house – standard, family house – premium

The Precinct

Capacity: 190

Room types: standard

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk

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